Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bandana the llama, a beloved 16-year-old resident of the Saginaw Children’s Zoo, died on October 1st—local zoo officials said her expressive personality will be greatly missed. Mid-Michigan NOW
- ➤ Gideon Boxing Club in Saginaw, an all-inclusive gym and nonprofit for kids and adults, has asked the state for $100,000 to cover membership costs and fund a bus for transportation—an effort to make its programs more accessible. The club will host a boxing event this Saturday, Oct.4 at 2:30 p.m.—with proceeds supporting its youth programs. ABC 12
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Consumers Energy got approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission for a natural gas rate increase of $157.5 million, which is 37% lower than its original request after Attorney General Dana Nessel's advocacy. In a separate case, Nessel has challenged a proposed electric rate increase of $436 million — along with a request for $24 million in deferred cost recovery — and recommended limiting the overall hike to no more than 3.5%. WSGW
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Kitchener Rangers vs Saginaw Spirit
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Watch the thrilling hockey matchup as the Kitchener Rangers take on the Saginaw Spirit live on FloHockey.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Film Screening
2-5 p.m. — Temple Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved cult classic film at the charming Temple Theatre in Saginaw.
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Fall Mom 2 Mom Sale
11 AM – 4 PM — Fashion Square Mall — Free Admission — Explore over 100 tables of delightful Fall décor at this vibrant Mom Sale event.
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Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit
5:30-7 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Watch the live broadcast of an exciting OHL matchup as the Firebirds take on the Spirit.
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Erie Otters vs Saginaw Spirit
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream or catch up on replays — Watch the Erie Otters take on the Saginaw Spirit live and enjoy the excitement of junior hockey.
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Owen Sound Attack vs Saginaw Spirit
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream available — Catch the thrilling matchup between Owen Sound Attack and Saginaw Spirit live on FloHockey.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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